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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 June 2024

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Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Questions (16, 17, 18, 19)

Claire Kerrane

Question:

16. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he will request that Irish Rail include train services from Woodlawn on the Galway to Dublin route Monday to Friday, on either the 07.30 or the 9.05 train to facilitate students going to Athlone and people with hospital appointments in Dublin, and likewise for people going to Galway from Woodlawn Monday to Friday, to install train services on either the 11.05 or 13.05 train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26312/24]

Claire Kerrane

Question:

17. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he will request that Irish Rail add a train service from Woodlawn on the Galway to Dublin route at 20.50 from Monday to Saturday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26313/24]

Claire Kerrane

Question:

18. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he will request that Irish Rail provide a stop in Woodlawn on the 09.25 train from Dublin to Galway Monday to Friday/Saturday as Woodlawn has no service between 09.33 and 13.15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26314/24]

Claire Kerrane

Question:

19. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport to re-instate the 16.35 train service from Woodlawn on the Galway to Dublin route on Sundays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26315/24]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 16, 17, 18 and 19 together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised by the Deputy in relation to increased train services to and from Woodlawn is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Question No. 17 answered with Question No. 16.

Question No. 18 answered with Question No. 16.

Question No. 19 answered with Question No. 16.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51.

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